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Central Secondary School

Public secondary school · Soshanguve, Pretoria, Gauteng · Tshwane West district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Central Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Soshanguve, Pretoria. Its last matric group achieved a 92.1% pass rate.

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Central Secondary School is a public secondary school in Soshanguve, Pretoria. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

1,421
Learners
46
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Central Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Central Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 239 learners from Central Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 92.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318114580.1%
202419618091.8%
202523922092.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Central Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics382668.4%
Mathematical Literacy15814994.3%
Physical Sciences373594.6%
Life Sciences898494.4%
Accounting463984.8%
Business Studies15914893.1%
Economics755472.0%
Geography15014697.3%
History323196.9%
English First Additional Language196196100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Tshwane West district

5 other schools in Tshwane West district, for comparison against Central Secondary School.

  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Central Secondary School's 1,421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Central Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Lesedi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Central Secondary School, 2,140 compared with 1,421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Central Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sinqobile Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Central Secondary School, 2,108 compared with 1,421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Central Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Dr. A.t. Moreosele Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Central Secondary School, 2,026 compared with 1,421; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.9% against Central Secondary School's 92.1%).
  • Primary School Generaal Beyers is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,012 learners against Central Secondary School's 1,421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Central Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Pretoria

Zooming into Pretoria, here are 5 other schools to compare against Central Secondary School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,668 learners against Central Secondary School's 1,421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Central Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Mahlasedi - Masana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Central Secondary School, 2,404 compared with 1,421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Central Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Sekampaneng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Central Secondary School, 2,356 compared with 1,421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Central Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Bagale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,226 learners against Central Secondary School's 1,421; is a public primary school, a different phase than Central Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Waterkloof teaches considerably more learners than Central Secondary School, 2,221 compared with 1,421; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Central Secondary School's 92.1%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Central Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Central Secondary School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
768, Umkhobeza Street, Soshanguve, Soshanguve, Pretoria
Postal
X 7 Soshanguve 0152
Telephone
012 791 8056
EMIS number
700240598

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Central Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Central Secondary School directly, on 012 791 8056, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Central Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Central Secondary School the best school in Pretoria?
On the numbers that are published, Central Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.1% is lower than HOËRSKOOL WATERKLOOF's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Pretoria besides Central Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pretoria, including Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School.
How big are the classes at Central Secondary School?
Central Secondary School reported 1,421 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Central Secondary School?
Yes, Central Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Central Secondary School's matric results like?
Central Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. That's up from 80.1% in 2023.
Is Central Secondary School a public or private school?
Central Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Central Secondary School?
You can call 012 791 8056. It is located at 768, Umkhobeza Street, Soshanguve, Soshanguve, Pretoria.
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